As fentanyl dangers grow, Wilco Sheriff awards grants supporting awareness and education
Becky Stewart, a Williamson County mom who lost her son Cameron, 19, to fentanyl poisoning, uses a packet of artificial sweetener to demonstrate how such a small amount can kill several people. She spoke at a sheriff's event at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7. Photos by Andy Sharp
JoAnn Lopez is pictured at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7, as she holds a pillow bearing a photo of her granddaughter, Victoria Trevino, who died after a fentanyl poisoning at age 26.
Felicia Benavides and her husband Ray Brown, aunt and uncle of fentanyl poisoning victim Ryan Garcia, who died at age 17, are shown at a fentanyl awareness event.
Cody Ivins, left, sits with his parents, Wayne and Lori Ivins, during an event to call attention to the dangers of fentanyl at the Williamson County Expo Center an event coordinated by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Cody's son Layton, 16, died in January as a result of fentanyl poisoning.
Dakotah Buckley, mother of Layton Ivins, who died of fentanyl poisoning at age 16 in January, was among the attendees at a fentanyl awareness event coordinated by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
A photo of fentanyl poisoning victim Tucker Roe, who died at age 19 in September 2021, was one of several photos on display of people who lost their lives to fentanyl.
Rhonda Schwertner, a grandmother of fentanyl poisoning victim Layton Ivins, who died at age 16 in January, wipes away a tear.
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks during a fentanyl awareness event.
In a room full of heartbreak, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason Tuesday told families of loved ones killed by fentanyl that his office is donating $50,000 to educate families and youth about the deadly drug.
Grants of $25,000 each will go to Wilco-based organizations Texas Against Fentanyl and A Change for Cam.
Both groups were founded by mothers with a mission — to save young peopl…
